The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole - Employment Opportunities

Now Accepting Applications for 2017!

The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole is a Fairfax County Government
organization. Employees at these parks are employed by Fairfax County
Park Authority (FCPA) and are held to the highest standard of
performance.

Over the years, the Water Mine has received many awards from Jeff
Ellis and Associates Inc (E&A), International Aquatic Safety
Consultants, for excelling in lifeguard professionalism, operational
safety standards, and aquatic risk management through the
participation in the E&A Comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management
Program to include: Platinum in 2016; Gold in 2015, 2014, and
2013; and Silver in 2012, 2011, and 2010. The FCPA was
awarded the 2012 and 2011 Best of Aquatics by
Aquatics International and the 2010 National Gold Medal
Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from
the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. The
Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole staff received the
Trailblazer Award for ‘Site of the Year’ in 2016 for
their outstanding performance.

The Water Mine has many positions for positive, energetic, motivated
and friendly people. All appointee's must successfully complete the
background investigation prior to employment.

To apply for Water Mine Lifeguard,
ParkAttendant, or
Cashier positions please fill out the application on
this page.

To apply for Water Mine LEADERSHIP
positions, please
submit
your resume to the appropriate hiring manager:

For more information, please email the appropriate supervisor listed
above, or call 703-471-5415, press zero (0), and ask to speak with a
Water Mine manager.

Seasonal Position Descriptions

LIFEGUARD(160 positions, accepting applications
all summer long) Now Accepting
Applications for 2017!Please apply using the form on this
page.

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR CERTIFICATIONS ARE
REQUIRED!You do not need to obtain a lifeguard
certification before applying. Our lifeguards are licensed
through the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training
Program and trained in-house.Training dates will be made
available to applicants at the time of their interview.
Applicants must be at least 15 years of age at the
start of the course. Employment is contingent upon successful
completion of the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard
Training Program. It is also possible to use your lifeguard
license to transfer to an FCPA RECenter when the summer season is over.

Duties include:

Ensure health and safety of guests by pool surveillance and
enforcement of park policies

Perform rescue and emergency care as needed (both in water and on
land)

Provide immediate first aid treatment to guests in distress as needed

Maintain water and rescue skills at a "test ready" level at
all times

Participate in regularly scheduled mandatory in-service trainings for
a minimum of 4 hours per month

Provide exceptional customer service

General cleaning and maintenance duties to include locker rooms,
grounds, and pool

Maintain professional attitude and image at all times

Prerequisites for the lifeguard course:

Swim 50 yards continuously using a front crawl or breaststroke.

Retrieve a 10 pound dive brick from a depth of 5 ft.

Swim a minimum of 10 ft. underwater

Successfully get out of the pool at the pool’s edge without using a
ladder, steps or ramp

Additional prerequisite requirements may be recommended or
required.

Lifeguard Scheduling:

BECAUSE THE LIFEGUARD STAFF IS SO LARGE, WE HAVE SET UP SCHEDULE
TEMPLATES SO THAT YOU CAN HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT YOUR SCHEDULE MIGHT LOOK
LIKE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. YOU CAN STILL SUBMIT TIME OFF
REQUESTS, PENDING APPROVAL, BUT THESE SCHEDULE TEMPLATES SHOULD HELP
YOU AND THE WATER MINE PLAN THE SUMMER BETTER. TAKE A LOOK AT THE
OPTIONS BELOW:

If none of the listed templates work entirely for your, don’t let it
discourage you from applying. Adjustments can be made on a
case-by-case basis, or you can apply to be a part of the Gamma Company
(30 positions available) in which your schedule is not as regular each
week, and will consist of shifts that are left over from time-off
requests that are assigned to you based on your approved availability.

WHEN APPLYING FOR LIFEGUARD, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
SCHEDULING PREFERENCE, AND MORE INFORMATION WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH YOU
IF YOU ARE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Water Mine PARK ATTENDANT(35 positions, open until
filled)Now Accepting Applications for 2017!Please apply using the form on this
page.

Park Attendants work in a fast paced environment while greeting our
guests with a smile. Applicants must be at least 16
years of age by opening day. First Aid and CPR/AED
training is not required prior to applying, however, required training
will be made available to you if hired.

CASHIER(15 positions, open until
filled)Positions for 2017
have been filled.

Admissions team members work in a fast paced environment while
greeting our guests with a smile.

Duties include:

Process transactions for admission

Provide general Water Mine and Lake Fairfax Park information to
guests

Inspect coolers for prohibited items

Issue wristbands to guests

Welcome groups and assist with their entrance

Assist with weather related closings

Help keep line traffic flowing

Provide excellent customer service

Performs general cleaning and maintenance duties to include locker
rooms, grounds, and pool during scheduled rounds

ADMISSIONS SUPERVISOR & ASSISTANT
SUPERVISORPositions for 2017 have been filled.

Under the supervision of the Admissions Lead Supervisor and
Reservations Supervisors, the Admissions Supervisors and Assistant
Supervisors support the Admissions Cashiers and Park Attendants during
their scheduled shift to provide excellent customer service. They
may also be assigned to assist with the daily reservations scheduled
during their shift. Applicants must have a minimum of one (1)
operational season of guest relations/customer service experience or
equivalent experience. These positions require a flexible
availability which may include a rotating schedule of weekdays,
weekends, early morning, and late evening hours.

Duties Include:

Ensure compliance of all agency cash handling procedures are followed

Supervise, organize, and guide Admissions Cashiers in the performance
of their duties

ADMISSIONS LEAD SUPERVISOR(2 positions, open until
filled)Positions for 2017 have been filled.

Under the supervision of the Admissions Director and the Assistant
Admissions Director, Admissions Lead Supervisors are responsible for
overseeing all daily operations of admission including admissions
supervisors, assistant admissions supervisors, cashiers, park
attendants, and other areas as required. Applicants must have a minimum
of two (2) operational seasons of guest relations/customer service
experience or equivalent experience; and one (1) operational season of
management experience. These positions require a flexible
availability which may include a rotating schedule of weekdays,
weekends, early morning, and late evening hours.
Duties Include:

Ensure compliance of all agency cash handling procedures are followed

Supervise, organize, and guide Admissions Staff in the performance of
their duties.

POOL SUPERVISOR & ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR(6 and 12 positions respectively, open
until filled)Positions for 2017
have been filled.

Under the direction and supervision of the Duty Manager, the Pool
Supervisor is responsible for assisting with managing the daily aquatic
operations of The Water Mine. Applicants must hold a current
Ellis & Associate ILTP Lifeguard License and have a minimum of: two
(Supervisor) or one (Asst. Sup.) operational season(s) in aquatics with
progressive roles and/or leadership roles. These positions require a
flexible availability which may include a rotating schedule of
weekdays, weekends, early morning, and late evening hours.
Duties include:

Organizes, directs and guides lifeguards and park attendants in the
performance of their duties

Create and manage staff rotation, making adjustments to respond to
changes

Maintains proper pool water chemistry. Notifies Duty Manager of
variations from established ranges

Troubleshoot pool operational issues that arise

Performing lifeguarding duties as required

The Water Mineis an equal opportunity
employer. For more information, call 703-471-5415.

This application is for non-merit Lifeguard
and/or Admissions Team positions at the Water Mine Family Swimmin'
Hole.

BOLD questions are required.

Contact Information

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Street

City

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Email

Contact Phone

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Phone

Position Selection

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preference)

Lifeguard

Park Attendant

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If interested in the Lifeguard position, use the drop down menus to
rank your scheduling preference

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History with Fairfax County Government

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If Yes:Which Agency?

When?

County Grade?

Are you receiving a retirement benefit from Fairfax County?
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High School Education

Do you have a high school diploma or
equivalent qualifications? Yes No
Name and location of the last high
school you attended?

Higher Education

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Experience

The selection process for most positions involves an evaluation of
relevant education and experience. Therefore, it is important that
you provide enough details so your qualifications can be properly
evaluated. Start with the most recent employment first. Include
military servce and volunteering. Complete all requested
information.

Most Recent
Employer

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Name

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other employment experience

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job? Yes No

A firing or resignation does not automatically exclude you from
employment. The circumstance, time elapsed, and recent employment
record will be considered. If yes,

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name and address of employer and reason for firing

Provide information regarding special qualifications or skills such
as typing, foreign languages, professional licenses, certifications,
etc.

Special Qualifications /
Skills

Are you able to perform the essential duties of the job for which
you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?
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Are you legally eligible to work in the U.S.?
(Proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the U.S. is
needed - prefer driver's license and SS Card.)
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If you are not a U.S. citizen, are there any restrictions on your
eligibility for employment?

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Availability

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(select all that apply)